Privacy & Security: Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden helped win cancellation of an ATF contract for warrantless location data from adtech broker Penlink, with ATF also reviewing other vendor deals. Local Energy Policy: Eugene City Council advanced a proposal to require home sellers to disclose a Home Energy Score, aiming to give buyers clearer info on efficiency and upgrades. Invasive Species Watch: Eugene City Club heard that emerald ash borer may already be in Lane County, with arborists urging residents to prepare for ash-tree losses. Earthquake Science: Two back-to-back “doublet” quakes struck Venezuela within 39 seconds, likely worsening collapses after the first 7.1 quake. Workplace Heat: States are still uneven on heat protections; only a few require water and shade breaks for outdoor workers, while Texas recently rolled back rules. 3D Printing for Good: A Camas Lions Club project delivered a custom 3D-printed mobility trainer to an Oregon child, designed with her preferences and farm-themed details. Wildfire Preparedness: A forecast of hotter, drier conditions is prompting calls for earlier fire bans in parts of the Northwest. Sports Tech: Nike unveiled a new jersey fabric claimed to be 240% more breathable, tested with motion-capture and thermal chambers at its Oregon lab.